| ZIP Code | 01074 |
|---|---|
| City | South Barre |
| State | Massachusetts (MA) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 351/978 |
| Elevation | 627 ft |
| Latitude | 42.380823 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -72.103895 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 25027 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.24 |
| Below Poverty | 41.7% ▲ 317% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.4% ▼ 50% below avg |
| Unemployment | 18.5% ▲ 278% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 275 (67.4%) |
| Associates | 54 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (15%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18 (4.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,859 ≈ Avg ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,032/mo |
| Total Units | 281 |
| Vacant Units | 50 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 281 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 50 |
| Owner Occupied | 18.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 81.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.24 |
ZIP code 01074 is located in South Barre, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. With a population of 749, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 01074 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,859 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,032 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 81.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 01074 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 41.7%. Household income has declined by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 01074 stands at 18.5%, which is more than double the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 01074 in South Barre, MA is characterized as middle-income, less-educated, and a relatively young community.